Snapped the large cog on my new XT cassette today

Ive been using SRAM cassettes and decided to try an XT because of the 30-34 tooth combo as opposed to the SRAM 28-34 tooth "jump". I've had it on for about two months now. Today, I was going up a switchback climb, I turned the second switchback and TWANG!!! the large cog snapped and bent into the spokes. I've heard of it happening a few times on the forums. It bent a couple of spokes on my crossmax's. Looks like its back to SRAM!! Just another reason to stay anti-shimano.

been using xtr and xt cassettes for years without an issue. Def need a pic will keep an eye on mine though, as just had some new wheels built.

did you say wheels ?~?

Titus Forum Guideline No 18 stipulates that all new items must be photographed using neat clear unfuzzy quality photos unlike Blackey photos, with full technical disclosure of the build, itemised, and weighed and posted without haste.

Ive been using SRAM cassettes and decided to try an XT because of the 30-34 tooth combo as opposed to the SRAM 28-34 tooth "jump". I've had it on for about two months now. Today, I was going up a switchback climb, I turned the second switchback and TWANG!!! the large cog snapped and bent into the spokes. I've heard of it happening a few times on the forums. It bent a couple of spokes on my crossmax's. Looks like its back to SRAM!! Just another reason to stay anti-shimano.

wow.. you must be really putting down the power.. I have never bent one myself (too lousy climber )